How Many Syllables In Command?
2syllables
Command has 2 syllables, co-mmand. It is a disyllabic word.
command
/kəˈmɑːnd/ UK /kəˈmænd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmand.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kə.mɑːnd/
Division By Letters
co-mmand
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Command
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɑː | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Command Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in command?
Command has 2 syllables, co-mmand. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmɑːnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in command?
The second syllable, mmand, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of command?
Command has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide command into syllables?
By sound, kə.mɑːnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmand.